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13.1 Use of Computer Network & Resources:

• Every school has to mandatorily have a broadband internet connection, and
teachers are expected to make use of this facility to research and stay updated
about the latest updates/knowledge/trends in their respective subjects.

• For Diksha, and E-resources for CBSE teachers please refer to section 6.3. of this
Handbook.

• Database Management for Teachers, Parents, Students and Staff can be done
through use of technology

• Students’ Portfolio and Assessment and Evaluation can be managed through

technology.

• Teachers must regularly visit the SHAGUN site of the Department of School

Education and Literacy, Government of India. This site contains several videos on
innovations in school educations, including best practices videos, case studies, etc.

from across the country. This site is a repository from where teachers can learn a
lot and add value to their classroom practices. The site can be reached at https:// CHAPTER 13 : TECHNOLOGY

repository.seshagun.nic.in/

• Government of India has taken an initiative, ‘Shala Darpan’, which is a school
Management software towards e-Governance.

• Shala Darpan is an initiative to provide services based on School Management Systems
to Students, Parents and Communities. The School Information Services include

School Profile Management, Student Profile Management, Employee Information,
Student Attendance, Leave Management, Report Cards, Curriculum Tracking Custom,

and SMS Alerts for Parents / Administrators on student & teacher attendance.

13.2 Electronic Communications between Teachers and Students:

In today’s digital world, teachers can stay connected to their students through e-mail and

other Apps. However, decorum must be maintained in any communication between them.

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